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In 2024, fans were treated to a heated drama in Hawaii’s sports world. Whether it’s the much-debated moves by UH officials, the controversies and rivalries on the prep field, or the high-stakes international competition, there has been hardly a dull moment over the past 12 months. Below are some of Spectrum News’ top stories of the year. Before we get into that, here are some honorable mentions. 1. Hawaii becomes an official member of the Mountain West, but AD Craig Angelos is fired. For the University of Hawaii athletics department, the transition to full Mountain West membership and the elimination…

“The Big Dog” Mitch Vosburg So you’re probably wondering what I mean by this heading. First of all, I have no intention of leaving the Daily Press. It’s going to take a wrecking ball to get me out of here. The show continues. Those two words “so long” are actually my mantra for 2025. Some of you may have New Year’s resolutions. Some people want a lower number on the scale and a higher number in their bank account. Some people want to buy a shiny new car or build their first home. I approach this tradition differently than others.…

Miami’s iconic coastline, dotted with luxury high-rises and beachfront condominiums, is facing an unexpected challenge. A recent study by the University of Miami found that at least 35 buildings in the area sank up to 3 inches between 2016 and 2023.This phenomenon, known as subsidence, is not new, but it raises new concerns about the long-term stability of these structures, especially as climate change accelerates coastal erosion.According to the new paper, famous buildings such as the Porsche Design Tower, Trump Tower III, and The Ritz-Carlton Residences are among the affected properties. A sinking Miami luxury building, home to thousands of…

CNN — A Virginia man will be jailed after prosecutors say they found what could be the largest number of “completed explosive devices” in FBI history at his 20-acre home near Norfolk. I am struggling for this. The man, Brad Spafford, was arrested earlier this month on suspicion of possessing an illegal, unregistered short-barreled rifle. During his arrest, the FBI, including a bomb technician, executed a search warrant on his property, found a stockpile of more than 150 suspected pipe bombs, and conducted X-ray tests at the scene, prosecutors said. Some were reportedly marked as “lethal.” Prosecutors said the pipe…

Close Celebration following Illinois 21-17 win over South Carolina in the Citrus Bowl in Orlando, FL on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024. Illinois wide receiver Zakhari Franklin (4) scored a touchdown in the first half of the Citrus Bowl in Orlando, FL on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024. Scott Konneck of Sheffield is fired up before Tuesday’s Citrus Bowl in Orlando. Scenes from tailgating before Tuesday’s Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Fla. Scenes from tailgating before Tuesday’s Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Fla. Laura Wilhelm-Barr from the University of Illinois doing work before Tuesday’s Citrus Bowl in Orlando, Fla. Scenes from tailgating…

As the New Year approaches, rice bowl season is in full swing. With Saturday’s bowl slate being the busiest of the year, we thought it was the perfect time to take a look at the postseason winners and losers so far.winnerMissouri State: The Tigers came from behind to beat Iowa State 27-24 thanks to a late fourth-down stop in the Music City Bowl on Monday.Iowa was stopped about a yard short of the first-down marker on third down with just over a minute left as a timeout expired. The Hawkeyes rushed to the line trying to perform a QB sneak,…

WASHINGTON — As the nation ushered in 2025 on Wednesday, it also brought to a close a presidential election year that brought about a seismic shift in the political landscape. From a single debate performance that led to the withdrawal of a sitting president months before the election, to multiple apparent assassination attempts on former presidents and leading candidates, to the nation’s highest court handing down monumental rulings in 2024. The most important events of the year are expected to reverberate throughout the new society in the year ahead. Here are five of the most significant political events of 2024…

DOVER, Del. — It was her last day as a Delaware state senator, and Sarah McBride sat in her small office at the state Capitol, preparing to say farewell.She made history here as the country’s first openly transgender state senator. Now she’s making history again, having recently been elected as the first openly transgender member of Congress.Her political ascension comes as transgender rights are being considered, with Republican-run states across the country enacting legislation aimed at curbing the expansion of transgender rights. Ta. During an election filled with campaign ads and politicians disparaging transgender people, McBride still easily won the…

ST. LOUIS – Two of the three incumbent members running for the 2025 St. Louis Board of Education election have decided not to run. Board vice presidents Matt Davis and Natalie Vowell announced in a social media post Tuesday that they would not file to run by the 5 p.m. deadline. Board Chair Toni Cousins ​​is the only incumbent running in the April 8 election among at least a dozen candidates. Davis said in a social media post that he had mixed feelings about the decision. “I am acutely aware that the past four years have been difficult for both…

In the final quarterfinal game of the 2024-25 College Football Playoff, SEC Champion (2) Georgia State faces Notre Dame (7) in the Sugar Bowl, one of the most iconic two-way games in college football history. Two programs will be held.Notre Dame advanced to the second round thanks to a 27-17 victory over Indiana that was far more lopsided than the final score indicated. The Fighting Irish led 27-3 with less than five minutes left, and a flurry of Hoosier scores late in the game made it look like the game was much closer than it actually was. Quarterback Riley Leonard…